Professional Documents
Culture Documents
041-AD
Introduction
The Districts Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is intended to prevent online users from
unauthorized access and other unlawful or improper activities, prevent unauthorized
disclosure of or access to sensitive information, to comply with the Childrens Internet
Protection Act (CIPA) and other applicable laws, and establish expectations for use of
District systems.
I. Definitions
B. The District sponsors and owns the network. The network is intended for
District-related educational and administrative purposes as defined in
Board Policy 8.60.040.
Page 1 of 10
Administrative Directive 8.60.041-AD
C. By accessing the network, the user acknowledges that they have read
and understood the PPS Acceptable Use Policy; the conditions for use
remain in effect until:
D. All network users are expected to follow this policy and report any misuse
of the network to a teacher, or other appropriate District personnel. Access
to the network has been established for educational use only, including
support of administrative and student services, student and staff research,
lesson planning, collaboration and sharing of ideas, contact with teachers
and support staff, and the downloading of materials to be used as
educational resources.
E. District employees may use the network for incidental personal use, but
this use should be limited and must be in accordance with this AUP, all
District policies, administrative directives, and other guidelines regarding
computers, networks and Web pages.
Page 3 of 10
Administrative Directive 8.60.041-AD
N. PPS uses Google Apps for Education for online collaboration with staff
and students. Employees using Google Apps for Education must abide by
the terms and conditions signed upon initial log-in to Google Apps for
Education, as well as all terms of this policy.
O. PPS employees are required to use district email to conduct all district
business, and may not use personal email for any district business.
A. District employees shall not use the network to access obscene material,
including pornography, or any other material that is harmful to the districts
educational purpose and mission or inconsistent with a professional work
environment. If such material is inadvertently accessed, a district
employee should notify his or her supervisor as soon as reasonably
possible.
Page 5 of 10
Administrative Directive 8.60.041-AD
5. Using the network in any manner that violates any District or school
rule or policy, including, but not limited to any rule or policy in the
Student Responsibilities, Rights and Discipline Handbook located
on the PPS website.
Page 6 of 10
Administrative Directive 8.60.041-AD
3. Any software that is protected under the copyright laws may not be
loaded onto or transmitted via the network or other on-line servers
without the written consent of the copyright holder.
J. The use of a District account is a privilege, not a right. Misuse could result
in the restriction or cancellation of the account. Misuse may also lead to
other disciplinary and/or legal action for both students and employees,
including suspension, expulsion, dismissal from District employment, or, in
the case of a student from school, or criminal prosecution by government
authorities. The District will attempt to tailor any disciplinary action to meet
the specific concerns related to each violation. When applicable, sanctions
on employees will be in accordance with the appropriate labor agreement.
1. All email and calendar items sent and received on the PPS email
system will be archived.
Page 9 of 10
Administrative Directive 8.60.041-AD
Page 10 of 10